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Transcript of Treasure Island vs. Treasure Planet

Treasure Planet: Ron Clements and John Muskar, 2002Plot: Treasure IslandStory of Jim Hawkins and his adventures as a pirate in search of Flint's last treasureThroughout the voyage, many are not what they seem and talk of mutiny becomes all to real. It is revealed that the gang of mutineers is lead by Long John Silver to overthrow the captain and anyone who stands in his way all for the purpose of getting Flint's treasureFighting breaks out and many people are deeply injured or killedIn the end, Silver shows his true heart of good. Jim and company trick the remaining mutineers and have the treasure for themselves, Silver escapes and Jim is happyPlot: Treasure PlanetStory of rebellious teenager, Jim Hawkins, after receiving a mysterious map orb from a dying traveler. Jim is in quest to retrieve Flint's treasure to repair his mothers burned down innA crew is assembled by a family friend and astrophysicist, Mr. Doppler.Jim quickly befriends the ship's cook, John Silver. The two bond in a master and apprentice way, and almost like father sonThe crew is faced with meteors, supernovas, and black holes that resulted in harsh trials for the crewNot too much later and Jim catches word of mutiny, only to find out it's being lead by his good friend, John SilverAfter mutiny begins, they crash on Treasure Planet and meet a Bio-Electric Navigator, or B.E.N., who takes them directly to Flint's treasureIn the end, with Treasure Planet about to explode, Silver chooses Jim over treasure. Jim saves the surviving crew by teleporting everyone off the planet. Once the return home, Jim catches Silver making his escape. He gives Jim one last bit of encouragement and some money to rebuild his mothers inn before saying good-bye to Jim forever. CharactersBookMovieJim HawkinsDr. LiveseyLong John SilverCaptain SmollettJohn TrelawneyJim HawkinsDelbert DopplarJohn SilverMorphCaptain AmeliaScroopThemesWhile both stories would seem vastly different at first glance, at the core they mostly share the same themes.AdventureFather figuresHeart of gold